Oakwood Village residents who are 62 or older have only a few days left to sign up for the village’s senior snow removal service. Registration continues through Friday, Nov. 13, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Service Department. A final Saturday session is set for Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon.
The Oakwood Village Police Department shared the program guidelines on Facebook. Registration opened Nov. 2. Every eligible resident must reapply each year, and the village will not take requests over the phone.
Who Qualifies
Every resident living in the home must be at least 62 years old. Applicants need to bring proof of age and proof of residency. Address verification is also required.
Disabled residents under 62 may also qualify. They must provide documentation each year showing a physical or mental impairment. They also have to certify that no one in the home is able to remove snow. For a permanent disability, the village requires a Social Security or Veterans Administration disability statement to keep on file.
How to Sign Up
All registrations must be done in person at the Service Department, 26018 Broadway Ave. Weekday hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Nov. 13. On Saturday, Nov. 14, the department is open for sign ups from 9 a.m. to noon.
Residents who miss that window can still apply, but they will pay a $20 late fee. No applications will be accepted after Nov. 24. The application form is printed on the back of the guidelines sheet.
Questions about the program can go to the Service Department at 440-232-6957.
What the Service Covers
The program operates under Codified Ordinance 1977-17. A standard plow with an 8 foot blade makes two passes on each resident’s main driveway. That clears a path for emergency access in and out of the home.
Only one driveway per home is plowed. For turnaround and horseshoe driveways, crews will clear only the section closest to the garage.
Service begins once at least 4 inches of snow has fallen and the snow has stopped. The city decides when those conditions are met. Contractors then have 24 hours to finish their routes.
Homeowners need their address clearly displayed and visible from the street. Any limbs, branches or bushes hanging over the driveway must be trimmed back before crews will plow. After the season, homeowners are responsible for fixing minor lawn damage caused by the plow.
What Contractors Will Not Do
There is no set arrival time. Contractors cannot respond immediately to individual homeowner requests. Residents who need their driveway cleared at a specific time should hire a separate contractor.
Plows come through once per snowfall. Crews will not return to clear drifts. They will plow up to parked vehicles but not next to them, and they will not wait for cars to be moved. Plowing stops about two feet in front of garage doors.
The village recommends keeping garage doors closed during plowing. Contractors will not clear snow from inside a garage that was left open. Ice buildup, compacted snow and piles that collect over the season will not be removed. Shoveling and salting are not part of the service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Oakwood Village senior snow removal program?
Everyone living in the home must be 62 or older. Disabled residents under 62 may qualify with yearly documentation and proof that no one in the home can remove snow.
Where do I sign up for senior snow removal in Oakwood Village?
Sign ups happen in person at the Service Department, 26018 Broadway Ave., Oakwood Village. Phone requests are not accepted.
What is the deadline to register?
Regular registration ends at noon on Saturday, Nov. 14. Late applications are accepted through Nov. 24 with a $20 fee.
When will the plow come to my driveway?
Service starts after at least 4 inches of snow has fallen and the snow has stopped. Contractors have 24 hours to finish their routes, and there is no set arrival time.
Will the contractor shovel or salt my driveway?
No. The service covers two plow passes on one driveway. It does not include shoveling, salting or removing ice and compacted snow.
